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Juvenile Great White Sharks Fled Their Nursery During Tropical Storm Hilary

Scripps Institution of Oceanography scientists recently led a paper that documents how juvenile great white sharks responded to Tropical Storm Hilary in August 2023. When the storm hit, many sharks abandoned their San Diego nursery site for calmer waters, returning shortly after the storm passed.

Underwater Oxygen Loss Threatens Earth’s Stability, Researchers Warn

A new review paper led by scientists at UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography warns that the rapid loss of oxygen from the ocean and other aquatic ecosystems is pushing Earth toward an “unsafe space,” with consequences that could be irreversible on human timescales.

California’s Unidentified Coastal Species Get a DNA Library of Their Own

Marine scientists have launched the first large-scale effort to genetically catalog coastal biodiversity in California. Researchers at UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography are co-leading the project's San Diego field campaign, which runs through July 4, 2026.

Distinguished Scripps Alumna Finds Her Groove with Climate Movement Rooted in Joy

Scripps Institution of Oceanography alumna Ayana Elizabeth Johnson — a marine biologist, climate policy expert and New York Times bestselling author — returns to UC San Diego for a Climate Dance Party centered on community action and climate solutions.

“Ruthless Predator” of Red Tide Plankton Revealed in New Study

Scientists at UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography have uncovered new insights into the bioluminescence of a unique species of marine plankton that feeds on other plankton, including the harmful algae responsible for red tides and algal blooms.

Scripps Oceanography and San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Partner for Innovative Conservation Efforts

Scripps Institution of Oceanography and San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance have announced a research partnership through the Agile Restoration & Conservation Hubs initiative. This joint effort will harness advanced digital technology and biobanking techniques to boost conservation impact.

Two Scripps-Named Marine Species Make Top 10 List

Scientists at Scripps Institution of Oceanography have identified and described two of the otherworldly species highlighted in the latest “Top 10 New Marine Species” list from the World Register of Marine Species.

Ask a Scientist: How Do the Polar Regions Impact You?

We caught up with glaciologist Helen Amanda Fricker to learn about the latest research underway at the Scripps Polar Center, how changes at the poles are felt across the globe, and why federal support for science is essential to public safety and national security.

Alumna Jessica Meir Returns to Space — This Time as Commander

UC San Diego alumni are soaring to great heights in 2026 — including space! On Feb. 13, Scripps Institution of Oceanography alumna and NASA astronaut Jessica Meir embarked on her second journey to the International Space Station, serving as spacecraft commander for NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 mission.

Distinguished UC San Diego Climate Scientist Awarded Crafoord Prize

Veerabhadran Ramanathan, a renowned climate scientist at UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography, has been selected as the 2026 recipient of the Crafoord Prize — one of the world’s most prestigious science awards.

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